Vehicle Description
Finally, a slick 1932 Ford hi-boy roadster that doesn't try to do
too much or completely re-create the past. Freshly built less than
2k miles ago, this replica '32 wears its custom red paint job like
an expensive suit and skillfully embraces tradition while creating
an awesome hotrod for the 21st century.
Bright and flashy paint on a '32 is nothing new, but the incredible
red finish on this roadster definitely gives it a slick high-tech
look. The body is fiberglass, which means it comes out of the box
better than new, and the durability you get from a quality glass
body can last for decades. It was finished so recently that you can
almost still smell the fresh paint, so it's poised to start
dominating cruise-ins and tearing up pavement right away. The body
was finished to a rather high standard, particularly since it's
wearing red, and it's so smooth and clean that it looks like it
will slip through the air without a ripple. The body moldings are
crisp and the gaps are very sharp, and custom pinstriping and
lettering throughout the body adds an awesome bespoke look that
gives this highboy a very throwback feel. The painted grille shell,
open engine bay , and deleted bumpers give this streetrod trick
look that shows someone was thinking carefully about how it would
look before a drop of paint was sprayed, and unnecessary stuff like
door handles and hinges were left off the build sheet as well.
Brightwork consists of a stainless grille insert, old-school
headlights, and the cut-down windshield frame, but it's just enough
to really make this beauty pop.
The interior is arguably more impressive than the bodywork, with
plush vinyl seats that echo the slick, contemporary look with
spectacular stitchcraft that's very impressive. A custom bench in a
roadster is the best way to make it feel spacious and it features
pleated inserts that make it look like it cost a fortune. Custom
door panels were made to match, and all the materials are
first-rate yet very durable. An aftermarket 3-spoke steering wheel
on top of a polished column gives it an old-school look, and the
Classic Instruments gauges are neatly arrayed on the center of the
dash. This is a straightforward rod, so you don't get much in the
way of amenities, but seatbelts were provided so you can feel a bit
better when you're standing on the gas pedal with the throttle wide
open. A tall custom shifter and knob manage the TH350 3-speed
automatic that's probably overkill for this lightweight flyer and
with that tilted steering and sporty pedals, it's easy to get
comfortable behind the wheel. Simple carpets in the trunk keep
things tidy and neat, and even with the gas tank back there,
there's plenty of room for long cruises.
As with the rest of the car, the 350 cubic inch crate motor is
fresh and running great today. There's no need to reinvent the
wheel here, so it sticks to the basics with a Holley 4-barrel carb
and aluminum intake manifold, plus an HEI ignition system and a set
of block-hugging headers that help the motor breathe. Everything
between the firewall and radiator is new, including the radiator
itself, so it runs beautifully and has been dressed to show off
with a several painted, chromed, and polished bits that help make
the engine bay a site to behold. The front end is pure tradition,
with a dropped I-beam and hairpins, while the Ford 9-inch rear end
hangs off a 4-link setup, and there are adjustable coilovers at
every corner, all of which give this Ford a traditional look that
still works rather well. The dual exhaust system is fully
customized, the frame is finished as well as the bodywork, and
there's a disc brake at each corner. Classic Torque Thrust 'Old
Style' wheels wear fat performance radials instead of skinnies and
slicks, which means better grip and better looks.
Not radical, but beautifully built and definitely gorgeous, this
'32 roadster is a fresh build that'll be impressive for years to
come. Call today!
*Titled as a 2015 ASVE